Full 18k gold Green HULK !

[Yogibear]

Quite the opposite! The cyanide free solutions I use are patent pending and made specifically for use on precious metals only. If used on a nickel layer, they won’t adhere as supposed and I should use different solutions.

The deposited layer can actually be safely brushed/scratched with a nail. It’s quite resistant.
That all depends by exposition times ofc

Considering how many platings I’ve done in the past 2 years if it was crap, you would see disappointed comments all over the forums

What does that have to do with Stainless steel watches though?

Yes I know, it's been tested for a very long time. It's in a lot of text books already. Cyanide free solutions vs Cyanide solutions. Tested over 5 days. Cyanide free was strongest in corrosion resistance and slightly better in hardness however where it scored poorly was with wear resistance. The conclusion was if you add Nickel to the Cyanide free solution you could achieve similar wear resistance.

I never said your plating method is crap you can extend the life further with proper clear coating and that wouldn't wear off till the 2 year mark.... but what you are saying about cyanide free solutions being just as good wear resistance to Cyanide solutions is literally goes against what every chemist/lab has conducted research on lol.....

We may have to agree to disagree or go to PM before we take up more of oascom thread lol.

 

[Nikz19]

What does that have to do with Stainless steel watches though?

Yes I know, it's been tested for a very long time. It's in a lot of text books already. Cyanide free solutions vs Cyanide solutions. Tested over 5 days. Cyanide free was strongest in corrosion resistance and slightly better in hardness however where it scored poorly was with wear resistance. The conclusion was if you add Nickel to the Cyanide free solution you could achieve similar wear resistance.

I never said your plating method is crap you can extend the life further with proper clear coating and that wouldn't wear off till the 2 year mark.... but what you are saying about cyanide free solutions being just as good wear resistance to Cyanide solutions is literally goes against what every chemist/lab has conducted research on lol.....

We may have to agree to disagree or go to PM before we take up more of oascom thread lol.

Just the last 2 cents: I never said it’s AS good. I said it’s more than enough pal
Considering the health risks nickel baths presents (there’s a reason if we can’t do it in EU unless with proper equipment and ventilated rooms AND special authorizations) the gold strike is way safer.
Plus, 99.9% of the times when we’re speaking about rep watches you’re not plating on steel: you’re plating over already plated surfaces. That ain’t steel. Wish we knew what the hell that chinese crap is made of.. lol

 

[Livi67]

Wow.... this is really cool !! Well done mate

 

[Oascom]

Wow.... this is really cool !! Well done mate

Thank you

 

[Yogibear]

Just the last 2 cents: I never said it’s AS good. I said it’s more than enough pal
Considering the health risks nickel baths presents (there’s a reason if we can’t do it in EU unless with proper equipment and ventilated rooms AND special authorizations) the gold strike is way safer.
Plus, 99.9% of the times when we’re speaking about rep watches you’re not plating on steel: you’re plating over already plated surfaces. That ain’t steel. Wish we knew what the hell that chinese crap is made of.. lol

Fair enough.

Yes that's true! I was just thinking SS because of this model oascom made.
Forgot about the rep factory gold versions. It's Titanium nitride, that's why the colour always look like casino door handles lol.

 

[Oascom]

 

[och]

it's beautiful!
how much did you spend on that gold?

 

[brane]

Sweet, would it help with plating if the entire bracelet was taken apart (center links)?

 

[Yogibear]

I like that better than my VSF smurf now tbh lol.

 

[Yogibear]

Sweet, would it help with plating if the entire bracelet was taken apart (center links)?

That would take forever lol. He would need another custom rack and maybe a bigger tank. Not worth it. He did right by dipping the whole bracelet.

 

[Buckwheat]

How long and durable is the 18 k gold plate? Looks Nice

 

[NFleischer]

Very well done, congrats!
PM sent with intent :thumbsup:

 

[gunsmoke16610]

Its great to see your skills progressing over time! Your one of the greats on this forum. Keep pushing it!

 

[Oascom]

 

[Oascom]

Its great to see your skills progressing over time! Your one of the greats on this forum. Keep pushing it!

Thank you Sir !

 

[SHB]

Beautiful build

 

[Flandadcash]

Lol

 

[Flandadcash]

Wow that’s cute…. Keep practicing…. And hopefully not on any customers watches

 

[GuillermoUgarte]

“Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” - - Satchel Paige

 

[Bra1nbug]

WOW! amazing :_o_: